The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released its 2014 year-end comprehensive travel and trade-related statistics from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). “DHS employees stand on the front lines protecting our nation from dangerous contraband and people, while ensuring the free flow of lawful trade and commerce-just two aspects of our mission,” said Secretary Jeh C. Johnson (Shown above with Greg Principato). “This is critically important work, and our employees’ achievements are self-evident: in 2014, the TSA screened more than 650 million passengers, nearly 1.8 million each and every day, while CBP processed 31 million imports, $2.4 trillion in trade, and 374 million travelers. I salute our employees’ efforts that have led to these important successes.” Read more: DHS

Today, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster indicated that he will forgo continued debate over his controversial ATC reform proposal. “We commend Chairman Shuster for responsibly relinquishing his effort to reform our nation’s air traffic control system as […]

Whether you are a state aviation official, staff member or a Friend of NASAO, there are opportunities for you to become more involved with NASAO through participation on one of our many Committees. See a complete list of opportunities and let us know where you would like to be involved. More

NASAO is one of the most senior aviation organizations in the United States, predating even the Federal Aviation Administration’s predecessor, the Civil Aeronautics Authority. The states first established NASAO to ensure uniformity of safety measures, to standardize airport regulations and develop a truly national air transportation system responsive to local, state, and regional needs. More

NASAO holds two formal conferences each year – our Annual Convention and Trade Show, typically held in September and a Washington Legislative Conference held in the nation’s Capital during the February/March timeframe. NASAO also has a presence at EAA’s AirVenture, held each year in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in late July. Whether you are looking to attend an interesting, informative and relevant conference or would like to exhibit or sponsor an event, let us know. More